General Study Abroad Information

General Study Abroad Handbooks and Resources

• AbroadView – An online magazine that encourages intercultural education and study abroad through information for students, discourse, networking, and support for initiatives of global engagement. Information for students and parents.
• Students Abroad - A handbook from the U.S. Department of State.
• What’s Up With Culture? – An online cultural training course from the University of the Pacific.
• IIE Passport - Information for students and parents about study abroad, including a program directory. Sponsored by the Institute of International Education, an independant non-profit international education and training organization.
• Studyabroad.com – A searchable database for study abroad and intern abroad programs.
• Allabroad.us – A site for students and parents that aims to answer questions about study abroad, with a special section on diversity.
• Study Abroad Student Handbook – A comprehensive handbook from the Center for Global Education.
• Study in Europe – An overview of European university systems and living in EU countries.
• Find university and college websites and information from around the globe at International Association of Universities, Universities Worldwide or the Center for Global Education’s Worldwide Colleges and Universities.
• Youth Vote Overseas - Learn how you can vote while abroad.
• Famous People Who Studied Abroad - There is bound to be someone in your field of study who has been influenced by their study abroad experience.
  
• NAFSA Notable U.S. Study Abroad and Peace Corps Alumni - Read more about famous study abroad alumni. You might be surprised!
  

Read About Others’ Experiences, or Write About Your Own

• NAFSA Student Accounts – A student essay contests from NAFSA, Association of International Educators.
• Transitions Abroad – An online and print magazine and blogs dedicated to work, study, living and cultural immersion travel abroad.
• Glimpse – A forum for sharing the experiences of young adults living, studying and traveling abroad, as expressed through photos, tips, blogs and professionally-edited articles.
• Cafe Abroad - Organized by destination, articles written by students currently abroad. You can apply to be a travel journalist or for paid internships.
• Tales From a Small Planet – An expat website exploring life abroad through message boards, literature, humor and the arts.
• StudyAbroad.com's Blog Abroad - Follow "regular" college students in their adventures abroad and interact with them via this website.
• Connecting Our World - Think and learn about how study abroad has changed or inspired you, and take action to encourage it.
  

For Returnees

• Study Abroad Alumni International - A membership group made up of alumni from study abroad experiences. The group seeks to highlight success stories and opportunities and seeks donations for scholarships and other support for study abroad participants.
• Exchanges Connect - An online social network (started by the U.S. Department of State) of people interested in cross-cultural dialogue and international exchange, open to anyone who is dedicated to building bridges among cultures and making a positive contribution to the world.
• JobsAbroad
• TeachAbroad
• International Employment Gazette
• globalEDGE International Internship Directory - A database of international internship opportunities created by MSU's International Studies and Programs.
• The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas - A series of quick guides to help you develop your global career skills.
  

Contact Wooster

Off-Campus Study

Babcock Hall
1315 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-263-2221
Fax: 330-263-2076
ocs@wooster.edu